ACHIEVE MORE.
At the University of Colorado Boulder, you’ll achieve more than you ever expected. With 38,000 fellow Buffs by your side and a devoted team of educators guiding your growth, there’s no limit to what’s possible.
YOUR AMBITIONS
will take you far—even across continents.
YOUR TALENTS
will open doors to top-ranked programs, competitive internships and cutting-edge research.
YOUR CONNECTIONS
will expand your network and challenge you to pursue new possibilities.
YOUR CURIOSITY
will inspire you to dig deeper as you build leadership skills and global perspectives.
MORE OPTIONS
As an international student at CU Boulder, you’ll find support and space to explore as you settle into a new country.
Meet new friends and collaborators in student government or in a club related to your major. Connect through shared experiences at the Dennis Small Cultural Center, where programs and events bring together students of all backgrounds. Cheer loudly for the Buffs from our football field as part of our vibrant community. Boulder is where you’ll live, grow and discover who you’re meant to be.
Read our student blogs to peek into life as a Buff and start planning your first semester.
YOU’RE NEVER ALONE AT CU BOULDER.
2,400+ international students from 100+ countries
17 NCAA Big 12 athletic programs
14,400+ hours of student volunteering annually 450+ on-campus student organizations
MORE IMPACT
Be more. Do more. Start your career at CU Boulder.
Want to make strides in biomedical research?
Our Tier-1 research centers are ready for your bold ideas.
Step into leadership at a Fortune 500?
CU Boulder grads earn impressive salaries and make global changes at Amazon, Ball Aerospace, Charles Schwab, Deloitte, Disney, Fidelity Investments, KPMG, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft and Northrop Grumman— just to name a few.
Continue your education at the graduate level?
You can join our respected alumni community as one of the 83% of graduates accepted into their firstchoice graduate school.
Be an entrepreneur who paves their own path? Our 17 on-campus makerspaces and $504M capital raised by CU start-ups are a strong foundation for your future business.
CU Boulder is home to brilliant thinkers, fast-acting inventors and confident leaders. And once you’re here, there’s even more to discover.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS IN A COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS.
$73,700
median starting salary for students with a CU Boulder bachelor’s degree (PayScale, 2024)
$143,200
median midcareer salary for students with a CU Boulder bachelor’s degree (PayScale, 2024)
#1
city in the United States for green start-ups (Promoleaf, 2022)
88% of grads are employed or in graduate school within 6 months
Khalid Alawadhi Electrical & Computer Engineering ’18 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
START HERE. START NOW.
Say yes to a welcoming campus, innovative learning environment and a global network that believes in your goals. Say yes to CU Boulder by confirming your attendance.
NEXT STEPS
ONCE YOU CONFIRM, DON’T FORGET TO…
1. Verify your information and keep it up to date.
If you find errors in the personal information on your application or if there are changes to your permanent address, mailing addresses or email, please contact intladm@colorado.edu to update your student record.
2. Activate your IdentiKey.
Your IdentiKey allows you to log in to the student portal (Buff Portal), which serves as your secure entry point for online services and student information. It is also required to apply for housing and access the New Student Welcome tab before enrolling for classes. Save your Indentikey in a safe place. colorado.edu/tutorial/identikey-manageractivate-my-identikey
1. Read your admission letter and instructions carefully.
2. Log in to your Application Status Page and complete the “Your Admission Next Steps” form to finalize admission.
3. After your required visa materials have been reviewed and are accepted, you can confirm your intent to enroll.
Ready to confirm?
Visit ugrad.apply.colorado.edu/apply/status and follow these confirmation steps:
1. Click on the “Confirm Now!” button before the confirmation deadline.
2. Log in to your application status page and click the “International Confirmation Reply” form. If you do not have this option available, please check your “Next Steps” form on your application status page
3. Read the confirmation acceptance instructions carefully.
4. Pay the nonrefundable $200 confirmation deposit.
Need to request a term change?
You may request to delay your enrollment for up to one year by using the term change form in your status page. For more information about how to request a term change, visit colorado.edu/admissions/process/term-change-faqs
Declining your admission?
If you decide not to attend CU Boulder, log in to your application status page, click the “Join us” button and select “I DECLINE my offer of admission.”
Questions?
Contact us! +1-303-492-6301 or intladm@colorado.edu
3. Apply for campus housing.
All first-year students are required to live in campus housing during their first academic year (August–May), and transfer students may choose to live on or off campus. You may apply after you have confirmed your intent to enroll and activated your IdentiKey. colorado.edu/living/housing/applicationprocess
4. Complete the mandatory Online Experience and pre-arrival checklist.
After you activate your IdentiKey and before you arrive on campus, complete the mandatory Online Experience, our virtual orientation program and pre-arrival information. colorado.edu/orientation/ international-undergraduate-students
5. Learn about International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
ISSS provides holistic services to support international students, scholars and their families throughout their program at CU Boulder. We offer comprehensive advising, assistance navigating cultural adjustment and programming to foster involvement in the campus community. Check out the New Students section of the ISSS website for information about applying for a student visa, entering the U.S., maintaining status, programs and more. colorado.edu/isss/node/924
6. Stay on track.
Your admission decision depends on your final official documents reflecting academic achievement similar to our assessment at the time of admission. If your final transcripts show a decline in academic performance, your admission could be rescinded.
